Hudson County Community Notes

The City of Union City will hold its Independence Day Celebrations today, June 30, starting at 6 p.m. along 43rd Street from Bergenline Avenue to Park Avenue. There will be free food, games, and music. All are invited.

PARK PAC THEATER CAMP

Sign your fourth to eighth grader up for Park PAC’s Theater Camp, which will run from Tuesday to Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost per camper is $485. For more information, call Claudia at (201) 865-6980.

SUMMER CONCERT ON THE HUDSON

Gary U.S. Bonds and the Roadhouse Rockers will open “Summer Concerts on the Hudson” on Wednesday, July 6 at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Harbor Park, Weehawken. For more information, visit www.hrpac.org or call (201) 716-4540

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

A two-act play by Union City playwright Anthony P. Pennino will be presented at Teatro La Tea, 107 Suffolk St., New York City, from July 13 through July 31. For more information, visit TeatroLaTea.com.

FRIENDLY SENIORS OF NORTH BERGEN

Meetings at 1 p.m. at the North Bergen Library, 8411 Bergenline Ave., every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Trip to Cavalino’s Wednesday, July 13 and to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on Tuesday, Aug 23. For more information, call (201) 662-9286.

9TH ANNUAL UNION CITY THEATRE FESTIVAL IN THE PARK

The festival will present the following shows every Thursday at 8 p.m. at Ellsworth Park, New York Avenue and 24th Street. Admission is free and chairs are provided. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, visit www.UnionCityPAC.com.

The Park Players present a murder mystery dinner production: “And Then There Was Nun” July 22, 23, 29, and 30 at 6:30 p.m. and July 24 and 31 at 1:30 p.m. at Antonia’s At the Park Restaurant, 9011 Palisade Ave., North Bergen. Price for dinner and show is $40 for adults, $39 for seniors and students, and $38 per person for groups of 10 or more. Special pricing is available before July 1. For more information, call (201) 941-6030.

NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION EVENTS

The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst, has art displays and events. For a full listing, visit www.njmeadowlands.gov/ec. For more information or to request a schedule by mail, call (201) 460-8300.

Through Sept. 29 2011 Pontoon Boat Cruise and Canoe Tour. For ages 10 and up. Donations are $15 per person.

NORTH BERGEN’S SUMMER FUN’ ’2011 PROGRAM FOR KIDS

The township is inviting boys and girls ages 6 through 12 to join in the program Summer Fun 2011. The program runs from July 27 to July 29 at Bruins Stadium, and includes lunch, field trips and entertainment. Registration fee is $50, and parents can sign-up their children at the North Bergen Recreation Center. Summer Fun 2011 is open to the first 100 kids signed-up. North Bergen residents only!

FREE PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES AT GRACE THEATRE

The Grace Theatre Workshop, located at the Jose Marti Freshman Academy, 1800 Summit Ave. in Union City. Registration is every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7 p.m. at the school. Classes in Ballet, Jazz, Flamenco, Salsa, Tap, Singing, and Acting. Kids must be accompanied by a legal guardian to register. No special clothing or equipment needed. Registration fee is $25 per student. Free adult classes also available. For information, call (201) 864-7149 or visit www.GraceTheatre.com

SENIOR TAI CHI IN WEST NEW YORK

Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday of the month, West New York has Senior Tai Chi. Tuesday and Thursdays, it will be at Hudson Hall, 428 60th St., from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. On Saturdays, it is at Public School No. 5, 5401 Hudson Ave., at 7:30 a.m.

HOMESTEAD SENIOR CITIZENS OF NORTH BERGEN

Jean Klima has exercise sessions every Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by line dancing and bingo. New members are always welcome. Call (201) 863-8772.

YOUNG SENIORS OF NORTH BERGEN

Group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Community Center, 1441 45th St., in North Bergen. New members always welcome. Call Rudy (201) 863-8772.

WESTERN SLOPE SENIORS OF NORTH BERGEN

Meetings: The first and third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at the North Bergen Library, 8411 Bergenline Ave. New members welcome.

UNION CITY SENIORS

The Seniors Music Therapy Program is held at 3700 Palisade Plaza and at the Bella Vista Apartments, 522 22nd St. Call (201) 348-5701 for information.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

For information on how to join the Photography Club that meets at the Secaucus Public Library, 1379 Paterson Plank Road, call (201) 330-2083.

RHYME TIME

Every Wednesday and Thursday in the Children’s Department of the Secaucus Library, 1379 Paterson Plank Road, bring your child in for story time from 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. The child must be 2 years old or older. Registration is required. Parents must bring in the child’s birth certificate and immunization records as part of registration process. Only town residents are eligible. Call (201) 330-2085 for more details.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 33

American Legion Post 33 of North Bergen holds its meetings on the third Thursday of the month at 8 p.m. at the Community Center, 1441 45th St., North Bergen. For more information, contact (201) 836-8772.

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